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In today’s world, it feels like every company is trying to spruce up old tech with the power of the internet. We got smart locks, smart lights, smart vacuums, so why not a smart alarm clock? But with ...

If you’re like me, you’re probably still using an alarm clock to get up, even with your smartphone charging by your bedside. While the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 isn’t as iconic as the vintage Sony Dream ...

A handy, tiny bedside portal for the Google Assistant. Fabric cover gives it a softer, less techno-futuristic look. At $80, it’s less expensive than Amazon’s new Echo Show Five. And it doesn’t have a ...

The Lenovo Smart Clock is now shipping out to customers. Developed alongside Google, it's a bedside alarm clock that responds to voice commands through Google Assistant. It has a simple touchscreen so ...

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With the rise of smart displays in the house, we’ve seen the entrance of a curious new type of device: The smart alarm clock. These are basically small smart speakers with a little screen attached: ...